Services provided: finance, water, sewer and garbage, utilities, building permits, ordinances, and parks & recreation (parks, camping, swimming pool).

The Finance Office is responsible for Accounts payable and receivable, The official records of the city, City commission minutes and agendas, Examining and analyzing accounting records, Preparing financial reports concerning the city, Accident insurance claims, City related election information (Mayor and City Commissioners, not primary or general elections), Voter registration cards are available which will then be sent to the County Auditor's Office. Also responsible for Special assessments, Water, sewer, and garbage hookup, billing, and service requests, Alcoholic beverage licenses, Digging and excavation permits, Bike registration, and Transient merchant (business) licenses. This phone number is the one to call for City Hall.

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Oversees utility billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable for the City of Aberdeen, SD. The Finance Office compiles City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes, maintains various records, and assists with issuing various licenses and permits.

Services provided are: Finance - The office that is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs for the city. Responsibilities include budget development and monitoring, accounting, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting. Parks and Recreation - Maintains parks and green space areas as well as sports fields and facilities. City Hall - Provides the City Council agendas, public records, location of City Council Meetings. City administration approves special event permits, coordinates planning, organizing and directing the activities of city departments. Utilities - Includes water, sewer, and garbage collection Public Works - Streets & sanitation, landfill, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, building permits, planning & zoning

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Provides information on starting a business, filing an annual report, registering a fictitious name, and printing business forms. To search a list of businesses registered with the state, visit https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/FilingSearch.aspx.

Administers the following taxes - Use, Sales, and Contractors excise. Every business must carry a South Dakota Department of Revenue's Sales Tax License, this division issues Sales Tax License and monitors businesses to ensure the appropriate charging of sales tax.

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Encourages, stimulates, and rewards citizen participation in local government. The contributions of time and expertise made by volunteers to develop, improve and coordinate city programs is inherent in the democratic process. Licenses available through the City Clerk's Office include: Alcohol, including: liquor, malt, sidewalk sales, temporary, and wine; businesses including carnival, circus, commercial garbage hauler, house mover, pawnbroker, plumber, and residential contractor; taxi service/driver; peddler/transient merchant; temporary merchant license for arts festivals and temporary venders; and transportation network company. Permits available include through the City Clerk's Office include: temporary vender permit for food trucks, noise permit, parade permit, raffle permit, and street closure

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Administers the following taxes - Use, Sales, and Contractors excise. Every business must carry a South Dakota Department of Revenue's Sales Tax License, this division issues Sales Tax License and monitors businesses to ensure the appropriate charging of sales tax.

Oversees receipt of payment for all utility services and setting up service accounts. Also, oversees the process of billings for water, wastewater, recycling and garbage. The Finance Office also handles the issuance of business licenses and renewals.

Provides professional, confidential, and no-cost business consulting services and training to individuals starting or growing their business. Provides assistance with government contracting and international trade. Business licensing information This office does not provide business licenses/registration but can help answer questions and provide helpful information about what licenses are required for various businesses as well as the contact information for those departments/agencies.

Serves as an information resource center for the City Manager, Mayor, Council Members, city staff and public for accurate and timely access to all official activities and publications. Issues the following licenses required by certain businesses: ambulance service, liquor and beer licenses, community event permits, commercial garbage hauler, home day care, and peddler/transient merchant (at times needs to get a permit). Answers questions related to utility applications, utility payments, building and demolition permits, and cat and dog tags, all of which can be access by visiting the city government's website.

Administers the following taxes - Use, Sales, and Contractors excise. Every business must carry a South Dakota Department of Revenue's Sales Tax License, this division issues Sales Tax License and monitors businesses to ensure the appropriate charging of sales tax.

Processes applications for permits, land use, and business licenses, conducts building inspections, enforces regulatory compliance, provides information related to building permits, home construction, drone flying, and more, holds public meetings to discuss and make decisions regarding the growth and development of the city, lists development plans and zoning codes, and includes a GIS Division that provides mapping services, data, and technical support to the City and the public.

City Administrator - is the funnel for information between the City Council, City Staff, and State and Federal agencies. The City Administrator assists in the preparation of the annual City budget, recommends policy directions to the City Council, oversees long range planning, directing the activities of city departments and carries out all other duties as prescribed. Finance Office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the City. This includes monitoring accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, financial reporting and utility billing. City utilities include water, sewer and garbage collection services. Public Works department oversees the maintenance of the streets, alleys, storm sewer, water and sewer systems, rubble site and airport. Planning & Zoning Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection. Building Committee which is comprised of three council members is designated as the building inspector for the City. Together, they review permits and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation include a swimming pool that is open during the summer months. Area parks are maintained by local organizations.

The primary responsibilities include assisting with budget development, processing vendor payments, preparing and maintaining accounting records, banking relations, risk management and loss control, preparing city reports, debt service analysis and bond payments, administration of special assessments, payroll, and administration of municipal elections. This office also handles some business licensing including alcohol (liquor, malt, sidewalk sales, wine), amateur boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts events, commercial collector license, electricians license, exceed allowable noise levels, garbage license, itinerant, merchant, peddlers, solicitors permits, mobile food vendor license, pawnbrokers and second hand stores license, plumbing contractor license, sale of fireworks, sewer and water installers license, tattoo & body piercing license, taxi cab business license, dog license/registration, furniture zone use permit, and pilot instruction license.

Services included are Accounts for all revenue generated by the City and all expenditures made, Beer and liquor licenses and permits, Prepares annual report, audit, and budget, Capital Improvement Program, Prepares minutes, files official records, Conducts elections, Prepares and submits grant reports, processes grant reimbursement requests, organizes and maintains all documentation required for city and federal audits, Purchases investment instruments, Coordinates bonding and lease arrangements, Provides administrative support to all City departments, and Parking ticket payments. Also does Registration/licensing for certain businesses within the City of Rapid City including Alcohol (Liquor, Malt Beverage, Wine, Video Lottery Terminal Fee, and Special Event), Adult Oriented Business, Central Station Service, Commercial Refuse, Gems and Precious Metals, Mobile Ice Cream Vendor, Pawn, Second Hand, Security Business, Individual Security, Sidewalk Vending, Taxi Business, and Taxi Driver.

Point of contact for all city services. Provides audit reports, hosts city council meetings, offers information related to zoning, drinking water quality, city ordinances, processes applications for medical marijuana dispensaries, utility services, including water, sewer, and garbage, building permits, citizen complaints, city jobs, peddler's licenses, propane bids, and dog and cat licenses. Also offers resident's a tree, leaf, and lawn clipping dump site. Call for information.

Administers the following taxes - Use, Sales, and Contractors excise. Every business must carry a South Dakota Department of Revenue's Sales Tax License, this division issues Sales Tax License and monitors businesses to ensure the appropriate charging of sales tax.

Provides the Mayor, City Council, and City officers, employees, and agencies with effective legal representation and opinions on City affairs, and prosecutes violators of the City Code of Ordinances. The City Attorney also performs other services required by law or directed by the Mayor or City Council. The City Attorney's Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.